News of the attack reached Sasuke faster than the wind, not just by his hawk. But by intuition, it hit him hard. He could feel the pain, that lite his anger of his own failure inside. This was what he was trying to prevent. The information he gathered concluded it, the message was to reach Naruto soon. He had calculated it in his mind, the amount of time it would take for her to recover, he wasn't expecting this. For her to decide to leave all of sudden. She should have still been bedridden for at least three more days. Like before, with all her births.

He wanted to race back to Konoha quickly, but knew what was more important.

Her children. The children. Those he viewed as his nieces and nephew. Under his protection, what he promised her all those years ago. He said it right in front of her master's grave. He said the many times he slipped into her room as she rested after giving birth to her first two children. Promising no harm would come to them, as he did with his own family. With his village. He knew how much her children meant to her, the only of her blood in this world. The way her face lite up with happiness and joy once her eyes laid on her children.

The family she lost, was given back to her in a different form.

After reading what was sent to him, his flames burned it quickly. His eyes read over every word quickly, retaining it all. He was shocked and angered by it all. Yet sadden he couldn't prevent this. It didn't sound right, none of it. Yet, the words where clear as day. If only he would have caught it sooner, sensed the darkness growing in them. He could have prevented all of this. But, he didn't and had to realize that. That didn't mean he couldn't do anything about it.

There was no time to reprimand them, he wasn't even close enough to do. Actually he wasn't sure if he would, he would have to control his own feelings about the whole matter. And see through the darkness, to find them. Why they would do this? Did they not realize what they had before them? What was precious before them? How much their mother, their family meant to them? What their mother went through, to ensure the best for their child? Realize their mother...their mother...

Activating his eyes, forming a portal and steps through. Coming to the crime scene laying waste before his very eyes. It was horrible, still horrible after the attack. Not much of the wreckage was cleaned. Naruto put his mean on high alert instead, to find any trace of the younger children. There was no doubt in Sasuke's mind, Naruto was furious. Not just at the attack but at himself. He could imagine his best friend, doing his best to remain calm and not give into his chaotic feelings inside. He was enraged and scared. Scared that this happened. Under his watch. It always seem to be under his watch. Sasuke lamented. Just like years ago, with her.

Something Naruto never wanted to happen again, nor did the Uchiha. Then there was her husband, the Kazekage. He dared not to imagine how he must be feeling.

Making his way down the scene. There was dry blood still in the ground. Torn pieces of metal and shatters of broken glass. The smell of scorching flames, still filled the air faintly. The skid marks of the train crashing off the tracks. They have indeed become much more powerful. He had to admit. It was scary. Very scary. Not to mention they evasion has become a lot better over the years. More surprising was the fact they still lived when he was sure he rid the world of them years ago. During the Fourth Ninja World. His blade had their blood on it. He stared them in their eyes as he delivered them to Death's door.

How they managed to survive all this time, was what puzzled him the most. And how they managed to sink their poison in his niece. Taint them into doing such a horrible thing. It just didn't make any sense at all. Their reasoning for abducting the other three if they did. Stopping at one of the ripped train carts, studying it carefully. He could play in his mind what happened.

Hear the horrified screams of the children, the terror in his nephew's eye. Stopping by a broken window, he sees a bit of blood. Barely touching it, closing his eyes. He saw his nephew being flung into the window, shattering it first hitting the back of his head on it, knocking him out. Then something quickly coming and grabbing him, using the window as a way of escape. Before the cart crashed. Opening his eyes, darken with disgust and anger. Sasuke enters, looking around at everything. Twisted, broken, shattered, torn...

He saw her standing up trying to protect her children, casting one of her barriers around them. Forgetting about herself. But it was in vain, someone came, they came and attacked her personally. Intending to kill, but it didn't go as planned. Something happened. He wasn't sure, that part seem hazy. All he knew was she put up some sort of fight. But her condition was her downfall. He wondered if she saw their face. Exiting the cart, he goes along the bloody trail, picturing everything. The fight lasted for maybe less than three minutes. It wasn't a fair on either. He knew they slammed her down hard, intending to bury them in their own grave. Their burning hatred and revenge, he could feel it like wild fire.

Stopping noticing something under his foot, a soft ripped white baby blanket. Picking it up his soul grieved, while his eyes flared. Tucking it away in his bag. He forbid his mind from seeing what happened to his nieces. The thought would send him over the edge. Silently he wept tears inside. Eyes carefully moving along everything. For any clue that set him on their trail. He would catch up to them and end their existence. Just like before. That he swore.

Nothing he didn't find anything, so he looked deeper and harder. Going over at least three times. His fingers traced every single inch. There just had to be a clue, time was an enemy now. Deciding to take to high grounds to scan from above, he soon noticed something.

It was small, easily able to be missed. Many would overlook this, but this little clue was the most important. Gently picking it up, he now knew where to start. Activating his eyes, forming another portal he steps inside. Leaving.

Naruto sat at his desk in his office, looking at the screen on his laptop. Waiting patiently as May got herself situated, actually he wasn't the only one waiting. Behind him, Shikamaru, Kakashi and even Tsunade waited. Sighing irritated and annoyed by his sister antics. She had asked to video chat with them earlier this week. Setting the time and date, they all where ready. But she wasn't, fumbling a bit. Getting up then sitting down. Asking to Shikamaru idiotic questions, if they could see her. Hear her. Wave to her.

Shikamaru mumbling under his breath how hopeless, May was at times. Naruto couldn't help but laugh to himself. Classic May, always absent minded at times. She didn't mean to be, it was just how her mind worked. Simple things, common sense things went over her head. The price to pay, having a computer like brain. Everyone learned to be patient with her.

Naruto often wondered how Gaara was able to handle it and understand her. But, guess that was love. Watching May adjust her web camera, putting her face really close to the lens, for Kakashi to tell her that she was too close. Suggesting her to back up a bit. Which she did, a bit too much, for Kakashi to tell her to move in just a bit closer. Sighing to himself.

From there Naruto took over, calmly telling his sister to relax and listen. He could the bouncing excitement ready to explode in her eyes. Listening to him, May managed to situate herself perfectly. Asking them to wave again, to make sure. Which they did.

"Okay."Shikamaru said pinching his brow."What is that you wanted to tell us? Because it took you nearly 15 minutes to get ready. So say it already."

"Be nice."Naruto tells his adviser."May's just excited. That's all."

Shikamaru sighs."With all do respect, Hokage. She just causes headaches. And right now I don't need one. May."he raises his voice a bit."What is it? I've got work to do."

Even though his words came out harsh to her, everyone knew Shikamaru would stop anything he was doing do listen or have some time with her. His soft spot, as she was for many. May never took his words offensive, only smiling lovingly at him. Just as always did. Clasping her hands together delighted. Looking at each of them, Naruto noticed the nervous look she had. They did, the way she looked away. Causing all of them to become concerned and serious.

"May?!"Naruto nearly stands up."What is it? What's wro-"

"Naruto. Please calm down."May tells him."There is nothing wrong. I promise."Her eyes cast down, as happy and nervous smile forms. Her eyes slowly come up looking at each of them. Puzzling them. Naruto could feel Shikamaru's rising anxiety."It is most wonderful news. But, promise me, you will not all be upset."

"We won't."Tsunade speaks for them all. So May could have a sense of security and tell them what it was."Tell us."

With her bottom lip quivering it was hard to tell for what reason. May inhales deeply. Though she was a grown adult, in their eyes they saw the younger May."Papa Kakashi,"she looks to Kakashi."Brother."To Shikamaru."Mother Tsunade."To Tsunade."N-Naruto."Lastly looking to him."My family is becoming bigger."A beaming smile appears."I and a Gaara are once again pregnant."

Everyone was shocked and speechless. Neither of them knew how to react and May seem to sense it. Worried and afraid they would not approve. Her demeanor changed quickly, worried and scared from their reaction. Looking down.

"That's wonderful."Naruto said.

"I'm uncle again. Thanks."Shikamaru jokes, smirking.

"You're making me a grandfather once again."Kakashi sighs, smiling under his mask."Can't wait to meet them."

Tsunade was the last one. The women didn't say anything, all eyes on her. Her eyes amber eyes give a fierce look, to soften. While she shook her head."Honestly, May after this. No more. Seriously. Congratulation. Their going to have the best mother."

All of them smile with joy. May smiling back thankful they took the news so well."Thank you. I am so happy. My family is becoming bigger. My family is coming back, to me."She cried."I'm so happy."Wiping her eyes, though no tears came.

Naruto kept smiling too."We know May. We know."